Ahmed Farouk is a Senior Scientist at the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing and an Associate Professor at the faculty of computers and artificial intelligence at Hurghada University, Egypt. He is an early-career scientist demonstrating excellence in quantum communication, quantum cryptography, quantum machine learning, and cybersecurity research, having published more than 120 research papers with a high impact (over 5,300 citations and a 39 H-index). He received the Egyptian State Encouragement Award in advanced technological sciences, the University Encouragement Award in basic sciences and engineering, the Prof. Dr. Tarek Kamel Award in communications and information technology, and many more.

He has also been selected as one of 17 researchers from Africa to participate in the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, selected by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences to participate in the 2^nd and 3^rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine symposium and his work has been recognized as one of Stanford's World Top 2% scientists. He has won several travel and full grants from IEEE Computer Society, Lindau Foundation, Baden-Württemberg International, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.

Dr. Rozha Yousefjani received her Ph.D. in Quantum Physics from the University of Kurdistan, Iran. Her doctoral work laid the foundation for her continued contributions to the field of quantum technology. From 2019 to 2024, she served as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), where she conducted advanced research in quantum physics. Dr. Yousefjani’s work focuses on the theoretical aspects of quantum sensing, quantum computation, and many-body quantum systems. With a strong background in both analytical methods and interdisciplinary collaboration, she continues to contribute to cutting-edge research in the quantum domain.

Dr. Noor Al-Maslamani, a recent PhD graduate in musculoskeletal biology (medicine) from the University of Liverpool (2024), specializes in mechanobiology and regenerative therapies, with a focus on cellular and tissue repair strategies. With a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering, Dr. Al-Maslamani’s multidisciplinary background places her at the intersection of engineering and biology.

Her research investigated Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 1 (LRP1) in mechanotransduction, examining its role in cell mechanics, responsiveness to biophysical cues, and its level in the current autologous chondrocyte implantation culturing strategies that induce de-differentiation and re-differentiation of chondrocytes.

Dr. Al-Maslamani’s expertise extends to applied research and prototype development, where she translates theoretical concepts into practical solutions. She is currently applying her engineering skills in vessel instrumentation, control, and design—gained from her experience in the oil and gas industry—to develop culturing strategies that investigate cellular responses under physiological mechanical forces, aiming to replicate biological environments. Her projects include the modification of the CELLSTAR® CELLREACTOR TUBE for 3D mechanical stimulation cultures and the development of a controlled 2D cell stretcher.

She recently joined the diabetes research group, where she intends to continue applying her multidisciplinary approach to diabetes research.

Dr. Ibrahim Zain is a Professor of Islamic Studies and History of Religion at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). His various academic postings include Dean of the Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS) and Dean of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He writes extensively on the history of religions and reform of Islamic education and has authored over 50 publications, including several books, in English and Arabic. Dr. Zain is a leading scholar on the study of the Covenants of the Prophet Muḥammad.